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Stephanie Simacek: Arizona’s Case Study in Political Hypocrisy
Marcus Tate
2 April 2025
Representative Stephanie Simacek of Legislative District 2 has emerged not only as a symbol of betrayal to her constituents but also as a textbook case of political duplicity.
Glassman Rallies Vets While Wendy Rogers Ghosts ‘Stolen Valor’ Bill
Silas Vaughn
1 April 2025
A bipartisan Stolen Valor bill was derailed in the Arizona Senate by none other than Sen. Wendy Rogers. Silas Vaughn says veterans are right to be outraged.
Katie Hobbs Proclaims César Chávez Day in Arizona, Honoring the Legacy of a Civil Rights Icon
Elena Marquez
31 March 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs has officially proclaimed March 31 as César Chávez Day in Arizona, honoring the Yuma-born labor leader’s enduring legacy.
Zionist Daniel Hernandez Announces CD7 Congressional Run
Caleb Wheeler
24 March 2025
Former Arizona State Representative Daniel Hernandez Announces Congressional Run to Replace Late Congressman Grijalva.
Stephanie Simacek Ducks LD2 Debate, Leaves Bradshaw Standing Alone
Caleb Wheeler
4 October 2024
Stephanie Simacek, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s LD2 House seat, abruptly withdrew from a scheduled Clean Elections debate, prompting Republican opponent Ari Daniel Bradshaw to proceed solo in what has become one of the state’s most watched swing races.
Stephanie Simacek’s Deceptive Campaign Against Ari Daniel Bradshaw
Levi Duncan
1 March 2024
In the realm of politics, promises are currency. Yet, for Arizona Representative Stephanie Simacek, it seems those promises were mere stepping stones to power, quickly discarded once the campaign trail ended.
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